Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Tesla Model 3 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 325 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Tesla Model 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 145 HP less power than Tesla Model 3, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Tesla Model 3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | |||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 409 km in combined cycle | |
| Tesla Model 3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Tesla Model 3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm longer than the Tesla Model 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1152 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 161 litres more trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres less than that of the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`609 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 451 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Tesla Model 3. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 20 200 | |
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